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By paNOW Staff

COVID Update

COVID update: 113 new cases, 174 recoveries and one death reported in province

May 31, 2021 | 2:58 PM

The provincial government is reporting 113 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today. This brings the provincial total to 46,748 cases; 44,841 total recoveries and 1,368 cases are considered active.

One new death is being reported – in the 80+ age group from the Saskatoon zone.

The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, six; North West, 10; North Central, nine; and North East, one. Two cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North Central zone.

Another 113 cases and 174 recoveries from COVID-19 were reported in the province on May 31. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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As of May 30, there are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), one; Far North West, 13; Far North East, 31; North Central, 0; and North East, five. There are 21 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, two; Far North East, 18; and North East, one. So far there has been 3535 cases (98%) that have recovered, and 4 people are hospitalized.

As of May 30, there are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This includes 21 that are variants of concern. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

Vaccines Reported

An additional 8,039 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 725,648.

The 8,039 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 25; Far North Central, 34; Far North East, 37; North West, 497; North Central, 507; North East, 112; Saskatoon, 2,650; Central West, 263; Central East, 229; Regina, 2,779; South West, 183; South Central, 140; and South East, 475. There were 108 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

The Saskatchewan government reported another 8,039 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the province, bringing the total up to 725,648. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Seventy-seven per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Seventy-one per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty-six per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.

Advancing Second Dose Eligibility for Northern Residents

Effective immediately, all residents age 50+ in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District are eligible to receive their second dose COVID-19 vaccinations. They can receive their second dose as soon as permitted by the product monograph for the vaccine type they received.

Step One of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap is Now Underway

Thanks to the rapid expansion and delivery of COVID-19 vaccine and the patient and cautious following of public health measures by the public, the province was able to move forward with Step One of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap. Public health orders have been updated and details on the Re-Opening Roadmap can be viewed at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/saskatchewans-re-opening-roadmap.

While the restrictions being lifted are no longer mandatory, many are still recommended.

Step Two of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 20.

The province reported 1,368 cases of COVID-19 are currently active across the province. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

This is an abridged version of the latest Government of Saskatchewan COVID-19 media release. Click here to view the release in its entirety.